Baltimore Folk Music Society

BFMS Membership

Please consider joining The Baltimore Folk Music Society. We count on memberships to help support folk events in Baltimore. The cost of the membership and any donations are now fully tax deductible!

We have a lot to offer the folk community. With your help, we can continue to do an outstanding job of providing enjoyment to the Greater Baltimore area.

Benefits of Membership in BFMS

Membership provides discounts at over 120 BFMS events throughout the year.

Reciprocity agreements that allow our members to attend events sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, and the Annapolis Traditional Dance Society at their member's rates.

A monthly newsletter provided to you by email as an attachment.

BFMS Scholarships
BFMS sets aside $500 a year for small grants to BFMS members seeking to upgrade skills that benefit the BFMS community. Scholarship funds may help to defer tuition or travel expenses to attend workshops, summer camps, and courses for dance musicians and callers. There is no deadline for applications, but they must be received before the event takes place. Send a letter describing the event, overall costs, how much you are requesting, and how assisting you would benefit the BFMS community to Scholarship Committee, BFMS, P.O. Box 7134 Waverly Station, Baltimore MD 21218.

How to join the Society

Membership in the Society is open to anyone.
The cost for a 1 year membership is $27/year for individuals; $37 for families (2 or more people living at the same address).
You can save money with a multi-year membership:
2 years - $50 individual $71 family
3 years - $69 individual $93 family

Or mail in your payment

Send your name and complete mailing address, including zip code, with your membership dues. You may also include your phone number and e-mail address, and indicate activities for which you would like to volunteer . Please tell us if you do not want your name, address, or phone number published in our membership directory. Email addresses are not published, but may be used by the Society to send notices of coming special events.

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BFMS sends notifications to members by email and traditional mail. If you have moved or changed your email address or phone number, please contact the BFMS Membership Chair (membership @ bfms.org) or via the Postal address above and update your contact information. If you subscribe to our weekly email you can follow the link at the end of that email message to change your subscription but you still need to contact the BFMS Membership Chair to change your member record. The Monthly Newsletter is sent by email to the email address that Membership has on record for you.

Friday, January 25 2019 (Member Sponsored) Singing for EveryoneFree, and open to all, all ages and any vocal ability. Vocal only for this part, no instruments. Easy to follow songs will be taught, no music reading involved. We'll have water out for drinking. Other drinks are welcome. An rsvp is not necessary (though appreciated). Please park with consideration for our neighbors. For those who want to extend the evening after the Sing is over, feel free to bring instruments. Stuart and Peggy at 612 Hollow Road, Ellicott City MD 21043. 410-465-1914

Saturday, January 26 2019Gentle English DanceThe caller will be Bob Farrall. The musicians will be Carl Friedman, violin, Marty Taylor, concertina and recorders, and Janina O"Brien, piano.

Sunday, January 27 2019 (Member Sponsored) BALFOLK MUSIC SESSIONTraditional and Contemporary Folk Dance Music from Brittany and FranceThe 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214
This free workshop/guided jam is for all musicians and all instruments. We will be playing tunes from the Balfolk repertoire - traditional and contemporary folk dance music from France and Brittany. Bourree, an dro, hanter dro, laride,valse and more!Session Leader: Mark Vidor, accordionist. NEW Tunebook: Available in advance (PDF) or at the session (paper). For more information contact Mark Vidor, 410-790-4072, mbvidor@aol.com. Please Note: This is a music session. IT IS NOT A DANCE.

Monday, January 28 2019English Country DanceThe caller will be Diane Schmit; music will be provided by Jeff Steinberg (violin), Mark Vidor (accordion), and Judy Meyers (piano)